The Governor with the Regional Development Council Lunch with Regional Development Council December 8, 2020 By Adele Hollywood Following a series of regional visits in 2020 as part of the Governor’s ‘Regional Visit Program‘, the Governor invited the Regional Development Council to lunch at Government House to discuss the important role of the regions and the opportunities that exist for economic growth and shared prosperity for the State as a whole. The Regional Development Council comprises of the Chairs of the State’s nine Regional Development Commissions and the Director General of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Council is the key advisory body to the Western Australian State Government all regional issues and development matters. The Governor with the Regional Development Council Representatives of the Regional Development Council in attendance: Ms Rebecca Tomkinson – Chair – Regional Development Council/Wheatbelt Development Commission Mr Ralph Addis – Director General, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Mr Nick Belyea – Chair – South West Development Commission, Regional Development Council Ms Paddi Creevey OAM – Chair – Peel Development Commission, Regional Development Council Ms Veronica Fleay – Deputy Chair – Great Southern Development Commission, Regional Development Council Mr Tim Glenister – Chair – Mid-West Development Commission, Regional Development Council Mr Niegel Grazia – Deputy Director General – Industry and Economic Development, Primary Industries and Regional Development Mr Brendan Hammond – Chair – Pilbara Development Commission, Regional Development Council Mr Stuart MacDonald – Manager – Portfolio Leadership, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development The Governor received an update on the key priorities and activities for regional Western Australia in the current climate and moving forward into 2021. Post navigation Governor hosts celebration for Mello House and Perth FestivalMeeting with Dr Richard Walley OAM View all Articles